"Kill Switch" Car Tech Sparks Atlanta Protests

Atlanta and Cobb County residents are protesting proposed "kill switches" in vehicles, igniting debate about personal freedom and government overreach. Demonstrators say the ability to remotely disable cars threatens their autonomy and daily transportation. The local demonstrations, which took place on February 18, 2026, reflect growing unease about technologies that could extend control over personal vehicles. The "kill switches" are viewed by many as tools that could compromise individual libe